NAVC Launches New Virtual Initiative for Year-Round Learning

NAVC LAUNCHES NEW VIRTUAL INITIATIVE POSITIONING THE NAVC AS THE PREMIER DESTINATION FOR YEAR-ROUND VIRTUAL LEARNING AND INTERACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

 Virtual New Product Gallery, Virtual Diabetes Summit and Microlearning series kick off March 15

ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 4, 2021 --   The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), the global leader in continuing education for veterinary professionals, today announced the launch of a comprehensive portfolio of new virtual programs and events to provide interactive year-long learning anytime, anywhere, customized to individual learning preferences. This move positions the NAVC as the premier destination for virtual learning across the global veterinary community.

Building on its industry-leading online learning portfolio, VetFolio, and groundbreaking VMX Virtual platform, the NAVC is expanding its virtual offerings and introducing new opportunities for virtual learning and engagement. This includes special events hosted on its unique 3D, interactive platform, microlearning videos, live webinars, podcasts and more, providing veterinary professionals new options and flexibility to plan and meet their learning goals all year long. The NAVC will now offer more than 700 hours of CE through its virtual portfolio. 

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APHIS' Internship Programs Deadline

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) offers a wide variety of exciting opportunities to students and recent graduates.

The Saul T. Wilson, Jr. (STW) and Daniel E. Salmon (DES) internship programs will be announced on USA Jobs March 5-11, 2021.  Announcement numbers for these two internships are as follows:

Daniel E. Salmon (GS03/04) Announcement Number: PX-11043707-21-VS

Saul T. Wilson, Jr. (GS04/05) Announcement Number: PX-11043751-21-VS

Saul T. Wilson, Jr.(GS 07/09) Announcement Number: PX-11043759-21-VS

If you are interested in these internship programs, please apply via USA Jobs.  Additional information regarding these programs can be found here!  Any questions can be directed to VS.Recruitment.Pathways@usda.gov.

Scholarship Winner: Singapore Zoo

Congratulations to Thia Yu Han, a winner from this past cycle of the International Veterinary Experience Scholarship!  Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us!

Axis Deer recovering from anesthesia post-vasectomy2020 was a difficult year, especially for final year vet students like myself whom had multiple placement cancellations due to COVID guidelines. However, I was one of the lucky few who managed to secure a 5 week placement with Singapore Zoo and it was one of the best placements I’ve completed thus far. Set in a rainforest environment, Singapore Zoo is world renowned for its “open concept” enclosure design and has a strong reputation for conservation efforts and breeding programmes. It is also a designated wildlife rescue centre and frequently works with local authorities to process displaced and/or injured wildlife. In order to better address the healthcare requirements of the zoo animals and for research purposes, the Wildlife Healthcare and

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SAVMA Honors National Women's History Month & International Women's Day

 

SAVMA is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women's Day.  In 2020, women made up 64% of employed veterinarians. While there are numerous notable women throughout veterinary history and present, we highlight a few firsts:

• Dr. Elinor McGrath is considered the first woman to practice veterinary medicine after earning her DVM from the Chicago Veterinary College (1910).
• Drs. Jane Hinton and Alfreda Johnson Webb are considered the first Black women to earn DVMs from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine (1949). Both women also became the first Black members of the Women’s Veterinary Medicine Association.
• Dr. Ethel Connelly was the first Native American woman to graduate with a DVM from Colorado State University (1989). She continues to serve the animals and people of the Blackfeet Tribe.

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Sources: MedVet, AVMA, Today’s Veterinary Practice, Colorado State University

VIN Topic Rounds

 

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of February, join Mitchell D. Song, DVM, DACVD for 30 minute, case-based sessions on Dermatology every Tuesday at 12ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is Canine Otitis on March 9, 2021 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

• How to approach common ear problems in the dog
• How to prevent recurrent otitis and why this occurs
• When surgery is your best or only option for treatment

TO JOIN THE SESSION, LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!